Ahead of the 2026 Grand National, Coral previews all of the races taking place at Aintree, continuing with the William Hill Handicap Hurdle on Friday, April 10.

2026 William Hill Handicap Hurdle contenders and tip

A full-sized field of 22 runners lines up for this two and a half mile handicap hurdle, and picking the winner is no easy task. 

Coral ambassador Sean Bowen rides Olly Murphy’s Indeevar Blue, who won last time out over course and distance and has since had wind surgery. He carries more weight this time, having risen nine pounds in the handicap as a result, but he makes a lot of appeal here for his in-form trainer.

Nicky Henderson’s Joyeuse is an able mare but she’s hard to trust at the moment, having been a beaten favourite twice this year and failing to impress on her last two outings. She may improve for the step up in trip but others are more convincing.